New Releases by Lois McMaster Bujold

Three Miles Vorkosigan adventures -- The Mountains of Mourning, Labyrinth, and The Borders of Infinity.

Le prince Boleso est mort. Sire Ingrey des Rocheloup est envoyé au château afin de conduire le cadavre jusqu''à son lieu de sépulture et d''escorter dame Ijada, meurtrière présumée, vers son jugement. Mission désagréable et délicate, d''autant que la situation politique est instable et que la couronne est de nouveau en jeu. Mais il y a plus : les sombres actions de Boleso ont imposé à la fière Ijada un « don » mystique qui risque de signer son arrêt de mort : un esprit interdit habite à présent son âme ! Une malédiction qu''Ingrey connaît bien, car il la subit lui-même depuis l''enfance. Une bête intérieure qui peut faire des ravages... Sur leur chemin semé de dangers, Ingrey comprend bientôt qu''Ijada est la seule personne à qui il puisse se fier. Sans elle, il ne parviendra jamais à se libérer ni à comprendre la terrible destinée que lui ont imposée les dieux, les damnés et les morts.

La malédiction qui pesait sur la famille royale de Chalion a été levée. Cazaril peut enfin jouir de sa nouvelle vie en compagnie de sa femme, Betriz. En revanche, et bien qu''elle ait été libérée d''années de tourments fantomatiques, la vie d''Ista, la royina, elle, ne s''est pas améliorée. Depuis que sa mère est morte et que sa fille, Iselle, règne sur Chalion dans la capitale de Cardegoss, elle n''a plus aucun but dans la vie. La famille de son frère pense qu''elle est folle et tente de la garder enfermée afin d''éviter le scandale. Mais à présent, Ista rêve de liberté, et elle est bien décidée à réaliser son rêve. Un pèlerinage pour le salut de l''âme de sa mère semble l''excuse idéale pour échapper au confinement dont elle est victime. Mais au fur et à mesure que le voyage se déroule, Ista a le sentiment que les dieux la surveillent. Bientôt, ses craintes se concrétisent : son calvaire n''est pas terminé, car les dieux n''en ont pas encore fini avec elle... Prix Locus 2004 du meilleur roman de Fantasy.

Una de las mejores sagas de aventuras de ciencia ficción. Galardonada con cuatro premios Hugo, dos Nebula, dos Locus y un Analog. Miles Vorkosigan, un muchacho enclenque y debilucho a causa de una malformación durante su gestación, es hijo de los condes de Barrayar. Debido a su anomalí, Miles tiene que luchar y esforzarse el doble que cualquier otro recluta para llegar a ser un Vor, un guerrero del planeta Barrayar. Por suerte, cuenta con su aguda inteligencia, la cual le salvará den la más complicada de las situaciones, a la par que los músculos y armas de Bothari, su guardaespaldas particular. Reseña: «E l aprendiz de guerrero es una demostración de la destreza y la pasión que hacen de Lois McMaster Bujold uno de los talentos más aclamados de la ciencia ficción.» SF Reviews

Una de las mejores sagas de aventuras de ciencia ficción. Galardonada con cuatro premios Hugo, dos Nebula, dos Locus y un Analog. Fronteras del infinito es una recopilación de tres relatos en los que se exploran temas de gran interés social: los prejuicios sociales y sus consecuencias, el antirracismo nacido en torno a la manipulación genética y una conjunción de religión, supervivencia y estrategia militar. Reseñas: «Bujold une satisfactoriamente el humor poco convencional con la acción# un desarrollo impresionante de los personajes# enormemente satisfactoria.» Publishers Weekly

Egy testben és lélekben egyaránt megtört ember, Cazaril visszatér abba a nemesi házba, ahol valaha apródként szolgált. Tanító-titkárnak nevezik ki a szépséges, erős akaratú hercegnő mellé, aki a léha hercegi örökös nővére. Cazaril megrémül a megbízatástól, mely arra a helyre juttatja el, amitől a legjobban retteg: a cardegossi királyi udvarba, ahol legvérmesebb ellenségei, akik valaha rabszolgasorba juttatták, most magas pozíciókat foglalnak el. Ám nemcsak az ellenfelek áruló intrikái fenyegetik Cazarilt és Iselle hercegnőt, hanem egy baljós átok is, amely gyilkos pallosként lebeg az egész kárhozott Chalion-ház fölött. Cazaril csak a legsötétebb, legtilalmasabb mágia alkalmazásával remélheti megóvni hercegi pártfogoltját - mely által váratlanul sosem látott csodák eszközévé, és egyben démoni erők porhüvelyévé válik. "Üdítő, fordulatos és - mint Lois McMaster Bujold mindig - felemelő". (Robert Jordan) "Cazaril nagyszerű története az első oldaltól kezdve magával ragadott, az izgalmas kalandokon és váratlan fordulatokon keresztül egészen a végéig fogva tartott. Olvassák el!" (Jean M. Auel)

NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR. NEW EDITION OF THE BOOK THAT STARTED THE VOKOSIGAN SAGA LEGEND. WITH AN ALL-NEW INTRODUCTION BY LOIS MCMASTER BUJOLD! Discharged from the Barrarayan academy after flunking the physical, a discouraged Miles Vorkosigan takes possession of a jumpship and becomes the leader of a mercenary force that expands to a fleet of treasonous proportions. With an all-new introduction by Lois McMaster Bujold. About Lois McMaster Bujold’s Vorkosigan Saga: "The pace is breathless, the characterization thoughtful and emotionally powerful, and the author''s narrative technique and command of language compelling. Highly recommended."—Booklist "[The Warrior''s Apprentice] would work just fine. . . as the introduction to the series as a whole. I suspect that anybody who reads one will be as charmed as I was and want to pick up the rest."—SF Site "If you love solid space opera rooted in strong character, you can''t go wrong. . . . The Warrior''s Apprentice already displays the craft and the heart which would soon make Lois McMaster Bujold one of the most feted talents in SF."—SF Reviews About Vorkosigan series entry Diplomatic Immunity: “Bujold is adept at world-building and provides a witty, character-centered plot, full of exquisite grace notes. . . fans will be thoroughly gripped and likely to finish the book in a single sitting.”—Publishers Weekly The Vorkosigan Series in Story-based Chronological Order Falling Free Shards of Honor Barrayar The Warrior''s Apprentice The Vor Game Cetaganda Ethan of Athos Borders of Infinity Brothers in Arms Mirror Dance Memory Komarr A Civil Campaign Diplomatic Immunity Captain Vorpatril''s Alliance CryoBurn Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen

SIGNED LIMITED EDITION. A NEW NOVEL IN THE AWARD WINNING SERIES FROM MULTIPLE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR LOIS MCMASTER BUJOLD! Cordelia Naismith Vorkosigan returns to the planet that changed her destiny. SPECIAL SIGNED LIMITIED EDITION! FUTURE TENSE Three years after her famous husband’s death, Cordelia Vorkosigan, widowed Vicereine of Sergyar, stands ready to spin her life in a new direction. Oliver Jole, Admiral, Sergyar Fleet, finds himself caught up in her web of plans in ways he’d never imagined, bringing him to an unexpected crossroads in his career. Meanwhile, Miles Vorkosigan, one of Emperor Gregor’s key investigators, this time dispatches himself on a mission of inquiry, into a mystery he never anticipated – his own mother. Plans, wills, and expectations collide in this sparkling science-fiction social comedy, as the impact of galactic technology on the range of the possible changes all the old rules, and Miles learns that not only is the future not what he expects, neither is the past. About Lois McMaster Bujold’s Vorkosigan Saga: “Fans have been clamoring for Hugo-winner Bujold to pen a new Vorkosigan Saga novel. . . her deft and absorbing writing easily corrals the complex plot.”—Publishers Weeklyon Cryoburn “Bujold mixes quirky humor with action [and] superb character development…[E]normously satisfying.”—Publishers Weekly. “One of sf’s outstanding talents . . . an outstanding series.”—Booklist “. . . an intelligent, well-crafted and thoroughly satisfying blend of adventure, sociopolitical commentary, scientific experiments, and occasional perils . . . with that extra spicing of romance. . . .”—Locus About Vorkosigan series entry Captain Vorpatril''s Alliance: “. . .this may be one of the most anticipated and long-awaited entries to Bujold’s acclaimed Vorkosigan saga. For years fans have clamored for Ivan Vorpatril’s story, and at last Bujold delivers something that will both thrill the devoted audience and entrance new readers . . . Longtime readers will love seeing a new side of Ivan as well as hearing his views on many of the series characters. New readers can enjoy Ivan’s story on its own . . . Essential for all SF collections and a must-read for Bujold and Vorkosigan fans.”—Booklist About Vorkosigan series entry Diplomatic Immunity: “Bujold is adept at world-building and provides a witty, character-centered plot, full of exquisite grace notes. . . fans will be thoroughly gripped and likely to finish the book in a single sitting.”—Publishers Weekly The Vorkosigan Series in Story-based Chronological Order Falling Free Shards of Honor Barrayar The Warrior''s Apprentice The Vor Game Cetaganda Ethan of Athos Borders of Infinity Brothers in Arms Mirror Dance Memory Komarr A Civil Campaign Diplomatic Immunity Captain Vorpatril''s Alliance CryoBurn Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen

Una de las mejores sagas de aventuras de ciencia ficción. Galardonada con cuatro premios Hugo, dos Nebula, dos Locus y un Analog. Con motivo de la muerte de la emperatriz de Cetaganda, Miles Vorkosigan y su sobrino Ivan son enviados al funeral como represantes diplomáticos de Barrayar. Nada más llegar, ambos son inexplicablemente atacados por un sirviente de la recién fallecida emperatriz. Cuando el mismo sirvinete es encontrado muerto al día siguiente, Miles e Ivan se ven envueltos en mitad de un misterio sin resolver. Miles intentará solventar la situación lidiando con una extraña, complicada y engañosa cultura alienígena, mientras Ivan se centra en crear relaciones con la parte femenina de la nobleza. Reseña: «Bujold es una de las mejores escritoras de aventuras de ciencia ficción que han aparecido a lo largo de los años.» Locus Magazine

Tres años han pasado desde que la enviudada Royina Ista diera con el modo de liberarse de la maldición que la mantenía prisionera en el castillo familiar de Valenda. Mas su nueva libertad es costosa, llena de recuerdos agridulces, arrepentimiento y secretos culpables, pues conoce la verdad sobre lo que llevó a su tierra al borde de la destrucción. Pero otras cosas se han liberado de sus grilletes, cosas que van más allá de la definición de letal. Al norte se encuentra la fortaleza fronteriza de Porifors; allí también moran los recuerdos de guerras, de invasiones, del poderoso general Jokona. Y alguien, algo, vigila desde esa frontera: humanos, demonios, dioses.

«Lois McMaster Bujold es capaz de crear mundos extraños pero creíbles. Sus novelas atrapan al lector desde la primera página» ?Jean M. Auel, autora de ?El clan del oso cavernario?

While being a space-faring empire, Barrayar still harbors deep-rooted prejudices and superstitions, including those against "mutants." *** When a Dendarii hill-woman comes before Aral Vorkosigan seeking justice for the murder of her infant baby who has be

LIMITED SIGNED EDITION A new installment in the New York Times best-selling, award-winning Vorkosigan science fiction adventure series. Book Fourteen in the best-selling Vorkosigan series. GOOD INTENTIONS, BAD INTEL Captain Ivan Vorpatril sometimes thinks that if not for his family, he might have no troubles at all. But he has the dubious fortune of the hyperactive Miles Vorkosigan as a cousin, which has too-often led to his getting dragged into one of Miles’ schemes, with risk to life and limb—and military career—that Ivan doesn’t consider entirely fair. Although much practice has made Ivan more adept at fending off his mother’s less-than-subtle reminders that he should be getting married and continuing the Vorpatril lineage. Fortunately, his current duty is on the planet Komarr as staff officer to Admiral Desplains, far from both his cousin and his mother back on their homeworld of Barrayar. It’s an easy assignment and nobody is shooting at him. What could go wrong? Plenty, it turns out, when Byerly Vorrutyer, an undercover agent for Imperial Security, shows up on his doorstep and asks him to make the acquaintance of a young woman, recently arrived on Komarr, who seems to be in danger. That Byerly is characteristically vague about the nature of the danger, not to mention the lady’s name, should have been Ivan’s first clue, but Ivan is no more able to turn aside from aiding a damsel in distress than he could resist trying to rescue a kitten from a tree. It is but a short step down the road of good intentions to the tangle of Ivan’s life, in trouble with the Komarran authorities, with his superiors, and with the lethal figures hunting the mysterious but lovely Tej and her exotic blue companion Rish—a tangle to test the lengths to which Ivan will go as an inspired protector. But though his predicament is complicated, at least Ivan doesn’t have to worry about hassle from family. Or so he believes . . . About Lois McMaster Bujold’s Vorkosigan Saga: “Fans have been clamoring for Hugo winner Bujold to pen a new Vorkosigan Saga novel. . . her deft and absorbing writing easily corrals the complex plot.”—Publishers Weeklyon Cryoburn “Bujold mixes quirky humor with action [and] superb character development…[E]normously satisfying.”—Publishers Weekly. “One of sf’s outstanding talents . . . an outstanding series.”—Booklist “. . . an intelligent, well-crafted and thoroughly satisfying blend of adventure, sociopolitical commentary, scientific experiments, and occasional perils . . . with that extra spicing of romance. . . .”—Locus About Vorkosigan series entry Diplomatic Immunity: “Bujold is adept at world-building and provides a witty, character-centered plot, full of exquisite grace notes. . . fans will be thoroughly gripped and likely to finish the book in a single sitting.”—Publishers Weekly

Les Marcheurs du Lac sont les seuls capables de tuer les vestiges malfaisants d''une magie ancienne. Mais ils gardent jalousement leurs secrets et vivent à l''écart des fermiers qu''ils protègent. Aussi, quand Dag le patrouilleur s''est porte au secours de Faon la jeune fermiere, ils ne s''attendaient pas à tomber amoureux, encore moins à s''unir et à partir ensemble vers de nouveaux horizons. Dag comprend de mieux en mieux ses pouvoirs. Devenu apprenti auprès d''un maitre-guérisseur, il s''interroge à présent sur sa destinée. C''est alors qu''une terrible crise frappe les partisans de Faon et Dag. Dans un monde qui change, les anciennes traditions peuvent-elles encore vaincre l''ennemi le plus mortel qu''on ait jamais connu ? Enfin la conclusion de ce superbe cycle d''aventures et de romance, riche en bravoure, en enchantements et en personnages d''une humanité rare.

One of the most honored authors in the field of fantasy and science fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold transports us once more to a dark and troubled land and embroils us in a desperate struggle to preserve the endangered souls of a realm. Three years have passed since the widowed Dowager Royina Ista found release from the curse of madness that kept her imprisoned in her family''s castle of Valenda. Her newfound freedom is costly, bittersweet with memories, regrets, and guilty secrets -- for she knows the truth of what brought her land to the brink of destruction. And now the road -- escape -- beckons. . . . A simple pilgrimage, perhaps. Quite fitting for the Dowager Royina of all Chalion. Yet something else is free, too -- something beyond deadly. To the north lies the vital border fortress of Porifors. Memories linger there as well, of wars and invasions and the mighty Golden General of Jokona. And someone, something, watches from across that border -- humans, demons, gods. Ista thinks her little party of pilgrims wanders at will. But whose? When Ista''s retinue is unexpectedly set upon not long into its travels, a mysterious ally appears -- a warrior nobleman who fights like a berserker. The temporary safety of her enigmatic champion''s castle cannot ease Ista''s mounting dread, however, when she finds his dark secrets are entangled with hers in a net of the gods'' own weaving. In her dreams the threads are already drawing her to unforeseen chances, fateful meetings, fearsome choices. What the inscrutable gods commanded of her in the past brought her land to the brink of devastation. Now, once again, they have chosen Ista as their instrument. And again, for good or for ill, she must comply.

“A saga of daring deeds and unlikely romance.” —Library Journal One of the most respected writers in the field of speculative fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold has won numerous accolades and awards, including the Nebula and Locus Awards as well as the fantasy and science fiction genre’s most prestigious honor, the Hugo Award for Best Novel, four times (most recently for Paladin of Souls). With The Sharing Knife series, Bujold creates a brand new world fraught with peril, and spins an extraordinary romance between a young farm girl and the brave sorcerer-soldier entrusted with the defense of the land against a plague of vicious malevolent beings. Legacy continues the tale of Fawn Bluefield and Dag Redwing Hickory—the dangerous repercussions of their rebellious marriage and the strengthening of their love in the face of dark magic—as duty and disaster call the Lakewalker patroller away from his new bride and toward a peril that could forever alter the lovers and their world.

La jeune Faon et le patrouilleur-sorcier Dag Aile Rouge ont surmonté bien des dangers et trouvé, l''un chez l''autre, amour et loyauté. Mais ils doivent désormais apporter des solutions nouvelles aux division périlleuses qui régissent les rapports entre fermiers et Marcheurs du Lac. Ils ne se lancent pas seuls dans ce périple. Brin, le frère insupportable de Faon, les accompagne, fuyant ainsi un avenir morose à la ferme. Et une jeune batelière qui, à bord de son chaland, recherche son père et son fiancé mystérieusement disparus. Suivant le cours de la Grâce vers la mer, et l''endroit où les deux grands fleuves se rejoignent, les membres de cet étrange équipage vont aller de surprises en découvertes, tant sur le vaste monde qui les entoure que sur eux-mêmes.

The newly married Fawn and Dag arrive at Dag''s Lakewalker home only to be met with prejudice and suspicion, a challenge that threatens the couple with exile before Dag is called upon to investigate a magical attack on a farming community.

Komarr¾Miles Vorkosigan is sent to Komarr, a planet that could be a garden with a thousand more years of terraforming; or an uninhabitable wasteland, if the terraforming project fails. The solar mirror vital to the project has been shattered by a ship hurtling off course, and Miles has been sent to find out if it was an accident, or sabotage. But once there, he uncovers a plot that could exile him from Barrayar forever¾and discovers an unexpected ally, one with wounds as deep and honor as beleaguered as his own. A Civil Campaign¾On Komarr, Miles met the beautiful Vor widow Ekaterin Vorsoisson, who has no intention of getting married after the heartbreak and betrayal of her first experience. But Miles has a cunning plan to change her mind. Unfortunately his clone-brother Mark and his cousin Ivan have cunning plans of their own, and the three- way collision of cunning plans threatens to undo Miles''s brilliant romantic strategy. "Winterfair Gifts"¾Miles and Ekaterin make elaborate preparations for their wedding. But Miles has an enemy who is plotting to turn the romantic ceremony into a festival of death. At the publisher''s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). "Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics."¾Booklist "Georgette Heyer has met her match for intrigue and STYLE!" ¾Anne McCaffrey

If his enemies would just leave him alone, Miles Vorkosigan (alias Admiral Naismith) decided bitterly, the Dendarii Free Mercenary Fleet would collapse all on its own. But his enemies were plotting a more deadly fall. For some unexplained reason the Dendarii payroll is missing and the orders from the Barrayaran Imperial Command are being delayed by Miles''s superior, Captain Galeni. What connects the impeccable insufferable Captain Galeni and the Komarran rebel expatriates on Earth anyway? But the most deadly question of all before Miles is more personal: are Miles''s two identities, Admiral Naismith of the Dendarii and Lieutenant Lord Vorkosigan of Barrayar, splitting apart along the lines of his divided loyalties? And who is trying to assassinate which version of him? When Miles unravels the answers, then the complications really begin.

Miles Vorkosigan and his fiancée Ekaterin are enjoying the Winterfair festivities and wedding gifts on their home planet Barrayar, but Miles’ enemies are at work. Sergeant Taura, a genetically engineered young woman Miles befriended, helps uncover the sinister plot. A double dose of romance enlivens this delightful novella in the New York Times bestselling Vorkosigan saga. - A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR - "Bujold is one of the best writers of SF adventures to come along in years." - Locus “Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion.” - SF Site “A superb craftsman and stylist, Ms. Bujold is well on her way to becoming one of the great voices of speculative fiction.” - Rave Reviews “Bujold has a gift, nearly unique in science fiction, for the comedy of manners.” - Chicago Sun Times “Superb far-future saga.” - Publishers Weekly on the ''Vorkosigan'' series Bujold''s "work remains among the most enjoyable and rewarding in contemporary SF." - Publishers Weekly Lois McMaster Bujold was born in 1949, the daughter of an engineering professor at Ohio State University, from whom she picked up her early interest in science fiction. She now lives in Minneapolis, and has two grown children. She began writing with the aim of professional publication in 1982. She wrote three novels in three years; in October of 1985, all three sold to Baen Books, launching her career. Bujold went on to write many other books for Baen, mostly featuring her popular character Miles Naismith Vorkosigan, his family, friends, and enemies. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages. Her fantasy from Eos includes the award-winning Chalion series and the Sharing Knife series.

An epic fantasy of devotion, destiny, and perilous magic, from one of the most honored writers in the field— multiple Hugo Award-winning author Lois McMaster Bujold Troubled young Fawn Bluefield seeks a life beyond her family’s farm. But on the way to the city, she encounters a patrol of Lakewalkers, nomadic soldier-sorcerers from the northern woodlands. Feared necromancers armed with mysterious knives made of human bone, they wage a secret on-going war against the scourge of the “malices,” immortal entities that draw the life out of their victims, enslaving human and animal alike. It is Dag—a Lakewalker patroller weighed down by past sorrows and present responsibilities—who must come to Fawn’s aid when she is taken captive by a malice. They prevail at a devastating cost—unexpectedly binding their fates together as they embark upon a remarkable journey into danger and delight, prejudice and partnership . . . and perhaps even love.

Depuis que la Royina Ista a rencontré les dieux, tout le monde la tient, à tort, pour folle. Un pèlerinage devient le prétexte idéal pour quitter l''atmosphère étouffante du château de Valenda, où le confinement et la condescendance de ses gardiens commençaient à lui peser. Mais si Ista se réjouit davantage de la liberté retrouvée qu''elle ne se soucie des dieux, ces derniers ne l''ont pas oubliée, car en brisant la malédiction qui menaçait sa lignée, Ista a libéré un mal incontrôlable. Et maintenant c''est elle, la folle, qui doit sauver Chalion.